Military Service
Enlisted in the United States Army at age 19, Knotts was an Army Reservist for one week. He reported for active duty one week later, on June 21st, and was transferred to active duty status in the United States Army.
He was, of course, like many others drafted in 1943. He did not fire a single bullet in the Second World War. He was part of a special services unit and spent most of his time entertaining his fellow soldiers and keeping their spirits up.